CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING
Earn your Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Southern Oregon University.
Master in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program
The Master in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) prepares candidates to be competent, culturally aware, ethical counselors who will provide exceptional mental health services in both public and private settings to meet the needs of increasingly diverse communities.
The curriculum is designed to meet state and national standards so that graduates can apply to become licensed counselors throughout the U.S. The CMHC program has attained national accreditation by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). The Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists (OBLPCT) also recognize the CMHC program as meeting the educational requirements for licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Graduate Degree
Learn more about the SOU Clinical Mental Heath Counseling Degree:
Western Regional Graduate Program
The Clinical Mental Heath Counseling program is proud to be designated as a Western Regional Graduate Program, helping our students afford the high cost of out-of-state tuition. Out-of-state students from the other 14 western states* pay in-state graduate tuition. The CMHC program awards this financial aid to increase diversity and recognize academic excellence. To be considered for the WRGP resident tuition rate, submit a 300 word essay that addresses how you meet one or both of the selection criteria (diversity and/or academic excellence). You can apply to CMHC program directly by sending your essay (as an email attachment) to CMHC@sou.edu.
*Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
Oregon Lottery Scholarship
Funds from the Oregon Lottery are available to our program to distribute as scholarships to incoming students.
The criteria includes: ethnic and cultural diversity, financial need, and academic accomplishments. The selection committee will review the CMHC application, financial need as determined by the SOU financial aid office, and student identified ethnicity. Students interested in this award need to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), available at the Financial Aid Office. Incoming students will be sent an invitation to apply for the Oregon Lottery Scholarship.
The SOU Financial Aid Office is available to help students with other funding questions.
What SOU CMHC Students are Saying
My transfer to SOU truly began my educational journey. The faculty and staff welcomed me warmly and encouraged me to pursue my career of counseling and be the best I could be.
The staff and faculty in the Clinical Mental Health in Counseling Master’s program are professional, caring, and lead with high expectations.
Contact the CMHC Program
SOU Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program
1250 Siskiyou Blvd.
Ashland, OR 97520
541.552.6113
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